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Reclaimed Wood Clad Sideboard Ikea Hack
This gorgeous sideboard started life asIkea BESTAwall cabinets.
The clever people atPlace of My Tastesimply added reclaimed wood cladding to give it a sumptuous, tactile update.
A very easy but effective Ikea hack.
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This would involve a little bit of work making hinged doors and painting but the final product is amazing!
There are various sizes of KALLAX shelves so you could do a smaller one if preferable.
you’re able to getnumbered stickersand alsoapothecary drawer pullsto finish the look.
Its both a storage solution and a work of art!
This is also a really cheap Ikea hack.
You dont even have to use them for plants, as demonstrated with the pens and paint brushes above.
These pots are theINGEFARApots from Ikea.
If you do use them for plants then we recommend several in ourguide to the best indoor plants.
It really adds an element of elegance to the room, especially when paired with the rolling library ladder.
It is surprisingly easy to fit a library ladder, you just need alibrary ladder hardware kit.
Corner Gallery Wall
Our last offering fromIkea themselves.
This hack is a great way to make an eye-catching gallery wall with the very affordableRIBBApicture frames.
You could do this on an external or internal corner.
Hot Air Balloon Light Fitting Ikea Hack
Such a cute way to hack theverycheapREGOLITpendant lampshade.
This Ikea hack fromHusligheteris a great way to instantly make a kids bedroom or nursery super-stylish and cosy.
It also acts as soft toy storage!
This branded crate fromIkeaHackerswould fit in perfectly in any rustic/industrial/farmhouse style room.
If you have a working fire or wood burner this would make an excellent wood store.
You could also personalize the branding for your family.
You just need somelettering stencilsand you could do whatever you like!
Painted and Upholstered Stools
Ok, one more hack from IKEA.
After all, they do know their products well.
There are several IKEA pieces that lend themselves perfectly to hacking and theseFROSTAstools are begging for an update.
To make that awesome knotted cushion, trythis video tutorial.
Or get some reallylarge letter and number stencils.
Or check out how todistress painted wood.
Upholstered Ikea Headboard Hack
Hello, a padded headboard!
you’re able to customize this further with whatever fabric you want.
This trolley is no longer available from IKEA but you could use theSUNNERSTAto create a similar effect.
Low Level Ikea Rattan Lamp Hack
Another really simple IKEA hack involving theSINNERLIGpendant lampshade.
Dominohave come with a great little hack here that really costs very little.
Again, we recommend you get a qualified electrician to fit a plug to the cable.
This example fromThe Vintage Rug Shopgives you an idea of what is possible.
I really love thewood effect adhesive vinylinlay that provides a delightful extra detail, or you could trymarble effect!
You could use the SKOGSTA bench though to achieve the look more easily.
It really does look stunning, but perhaps thats just our bias for animal prints!?
Bright Coloured Legs Cabinet
Another thing we love right now are pops of colour.
This dresser hack fromMeyer Lavignecertainly delivers that.
The vinyl it carries adds yet more cool to the look.
This chipboard-inspired cupboard using BILLY units is an incredible piece of design.
This all makes hacking very simple and certainly stylish.
We live geometric patterns and they really add a bit of luxury to furniture.
White and gold always work well together and this home office becomes that little bit more elegant for it.
The VITTSJO shelf is also a good candidate for this hack as youll see in ourhigh-end Ikea hackspost.
Once again, the tufted upholstery look adds a bit of luxury to the whole project.
Vintage Cubby Shelving
We really like to look achieved with this KALLAX hack fromPetal and Ply.
This hack is another that is relatively easy to achieve.
You could use this idea in the hallway for shoe storage.
Upholstered Wardrobe Doors Ikea Hack
Upholstered (especially tufted!)
finishes are becoming a bit of a theme here!
This PAX wardrobe hack from Living etc magazine in November 2013 is in a whole other league though.
Who knew a PAX wardrobe could lol like this!?
The panels are created withready made fabricwhich makes it a fairly simple project.
You just need some foam behind it.
Wall Mounted Easel
A fantastic alternative to the now over-popular chalk board in everyones home.
This art-wall-on-a-roll hack fromArin Solange At Homecan be for the whole family to use.
Mid-Century Modern Gold Inlaid Sideboard
Those geometric patterns are back with this great hack fromKristi Murphy.
It uses a STOCKHOLM sideboard and some gold trim to get this mid-century modern look.
The IKEA sideboard is already a pretty good piece of furniture but this hack makes it a standout piece.
Cage Light Sconce Hack
This hack fromNalles Houseuses IKEA brackets but the light fitting is from Target.
You could do it all with IKEA though if you use the SLATTBO or HEMMA/BRUNSTA lights.
Its such a simple hack but really stylish and would work perfectly as bedside lamps.
This hack fromProvinzkindchenshould go down a storm.
All you need is the MARIUS stool and wooden plates such asthese from amazon.
It could be achieved in a slightly more simple way with kitchen worktops, but everyone needs a challenge!
This would make great storage for a home office.
Rustic Apothecary/Map Cabinet
Who doesnt love an apothecary cabinet!?
I dont think this style will ever go out of fashion (it seems!)
butthis gorgeous hackmakes it very accessible if you cant stretch to an Anthropology budget!
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The chair is no longer available but you could use a STEFAN chair from the current stock.
Especially if you already drape your clothes over a chair!
looks great and really compliments the dark wall colour.
See our post on thebest indoor plants that are good for your health and gorgeous.
This IKEA hack fromThou Swellis a great way to display your plant baby.
Terrariums are big at the moment and I love the miniature scenes you’re free to create.
White A-Frame Bunk Bed
One for the kids.
Its very simple, but stunning.
Take this last project as an example of how far you might take the finish.
Now be honest, there must be something here that really takes your fancy.
Why not go and have a crack at it, even if its just the drip painted plant pots.
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